Sliding knot
Review knot construction with the chosen cord material and diameter. Check adjustment force, holding behavior, tail length and whether the knot can be operated as intended.
CORD BRACELET FIT · WRIST / INNER CIRCUMFERENCE / OPENING / TAILS
Specify how the bracelet should fit before sampling. Wrist measurement, finished inner circumference, maximum opening and cord-tail length describe different parts of the design.
Four Measurements to Keep Separate
- Wrist circumference
- The measurement around the intended wearing position. State the target wrist size or size range and preferred fit.
- Finished inner circumference
- The usable circumference inside the assembled bracelet. It is not necessarily the same as the flat end-to-end length of the cord and metal components.
- Maximum opening
- For a slip-on adjustable bracelet, the opening must allow it to pass over the hand. Confirm this with the target wearer and finished sample.
- Cord-tail length
- The free ends beyond the adjustment structure. Specify the measurement position, whether end tags are included and how the tails should look when worn.
Four Measurements, Four Different Questions
Use these diagrams to label your size brief. They are conceptual measurement references, not physical samples, manufacturing drawings or recommended dimensions.
In your brief: label A, B, C and D; state units, the agreed measuring method and tolerances. For fixed-clasp or elastic constructions, identify which measurements apply rather than copying an adjustable-cord specification.
Describe the Intended Fit
Measure the wrist at the intended wearing position with a flexible tape. Record the unit and preferred fit: close-fitting, regular or looser. Avoid treating wrist size as the production length.
Share the target wearer group, smallest and largest intended wrist sizes and a reference bracelet when available. There is no single universal adjustment range for every cord bracelet.
Choose an Adjustment or Closure Direction
Adjustable metal component
A metal slider or adjustment detail must suit the cord diameter and surface. Review threading, edge finish, clearance and holding behavior on the actual sample.
Fixed length with a clasp
Specify finished inner circumference and how the clasp contributes to the measurement. Confirm clasp operation and the finished wearing fit.
Elastic construction
If the design uses elastic cord, confirm its specification, bead weight and relaxed finished size. Stretch behavior and recovery require separate sample assessment.
Centerpieces and Beads Affect Fit
A wide or rigid metal bar can sit differently from a flexible cord section. Curvature, bead diameter and component spacing can change the usable inner circumference and wearing feel.
Review the complete assembled sample. A cord-only measurement does not establish the fit of a bracelet with a centerpiece, stone beads or a clasp.
Sample Reference: Review the Knot with the Complete Bracelet
This customer sample reference shows the rear knot, cord routing and reverse of the message bar. Review it together with the front view when planning the complete bracelet.
What to record on your sample
- Smallest and largest intended fit: photograph both settings and record the assembled inner circumference using an agreed method.
- Maximum usable opening: check that the complete bracelet can pass over the intended wearer’s hand where applicable.
- Tail position and length: identify both ends and measure from the agreed start point at each adjustment limit.
This single photograph records one position. Actual dimensions, adjustment range and operating feel need to be checked on the physical sample.
Compare the sample front and reverse →
Review the message bar connection →
If final dimensions are undecided, send the target wrist range with units, a reference and the fit you want us to review.
Review My Size Brief →Write a Measurable Size Brief
- Target wrist size or intended wrist-size range, with units.
- Preferred fit and finished inner circumference.
- Minimum and maximum adjustment positions.
- Maximum opening needed to pass over the hand, where applicable.
- Cord-tail length and end-tag position.
- Centerpiece dimensions, curvature and bead sizes.
- Measurement method and agreed tolerances.
Use a sketch to show measurement points. Define whether a dimension includes knots, clasp hardware or end tags, rather than relying on a product name such as “adjustable size”.
Ready to review the fit? Send your target wearer, wrist range with units, closure direction and a sketch or reference. Mark any unfinished measurements so they can be reviewed before sampling.
Discuss Sizing & Adjustment →Sample Approval Checklist
- Measure the assembled sample using the agreed method.
- Check fit at the smallest and largest intended wearing positions.
- Check passage over the hand if the bracelet is put on without opening a clasp.
- Operate the adjustment structure and inspect holding behavior.
- Review tail appearance, tag movement and cord contact with metal edges.
- Confirm size specifications and any required tests before bulk production.
What Does “18 cm” Refer To?
A size request needs a measurement definition. “18 cm” could mean wrist circumference, finished inner circumference or an end-to-end length. These describe different things. Label the measurement on a sketch, state the closure position and agree how it will be checked.
Smallest and largest usable setting
Record the intended wrist range separately from the maximum opening needed to pass over the hand. A bracelet may fit the wrist once closed but still be difficult to put on. Check both using the complete sample.
Tail length at both settings
Show the bracelet at its smallest and largest intended settings. Measure the visible tails in each position and confirm whether they should be equal. Include end beads and tags when judging appearance and interference.
Review the Adjustment in Use
- Operating feel: can the wearer tighten and loosen it as intended, including with one hand if required?
- Holding position: does the chosen setting remain stable during the agreed sample checks?
- Repeated movement: review the cord, knot or slider after an agreed number of adjustment cycles.
- End retention: check that knots, beads or end details prevent unintended withdrawal through the adjustment component.
- Contact and movement: check whether tags or beads catch on the knot, restrict opening or press against the wrist.
Agree the method, number of cycles and acceptance criteria before testing. No universal adjustment-force or cycle rating is claimed for every cord and closure combination.
Record the approved configuration
Keep the cord specification, knot or slider construction, measurement method, agreed tolerances and photographs of both adjustment limits with the approved sample. A change in cord, centerpiece or closure should trigger a fit review.
Questions Before Sampling
Does an adjustable bracelet fit everyone?
No. Specify the intended wrist range and opening requirement. Confirm the result on the complete sample.
Is wrist size the same as finished bracelet length?
No. Wrist circumference, inner circumference and flat product length are different measurements.
Can the same knot be used with every cord?
The knot must be reviewed with the cord material, diameter and surface. Sample adjustment and holding checks are needed.
Can a center bar change the fit?
Yes. Its width, rigidity and curvature can change how the bracelet sits. Review it as part of the assembled sample.
What if I do not have final dimensions?
Send the intended wearer, approximate wrist range and reference. These provide a starting point for developing a measurable size brief.